Section 4: Operating Procedures
11/27/18
RB3772, RB3784, & RB3796 Rear Blades 301-457M
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Section 4: Operating Procedures
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Rear Blade. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the blade
unless they are age 16 or older and have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
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Important Safety Information
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Section 2: Accessory Equipment Set-Up
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Section 4: Operating Procedures
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Before beginning to operate your Rear Blade the
following inspection should be performed.
General Safety
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always check all blade hardware for tightness before
moving or working around the unit. Make sure moldboard
pivot and tilt retaining hardware is tightened to the correct
torque. The moldboard can fall from the its pivot mount or
tilt mount if retaining hardware is loose or missing.
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Always keep a safe distance from obstructions. The
implement can extend beyond tractor tires and makes a wide
swinging pattern when turning. Never hit solid objects with
implement as this can damage property and cause tractor to
pivot violently resulting in loss of control.
Operating Checklist
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Check
Reference
Check 3-Point hook-up procedure. Be sure all pins
have been installed and are secured.
All blade adjustments have been made and pins
have been installed and are secured.
The operator has read and understood how to
operate the blade.
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
Refer to the section on “Lubrication Points”.
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts and
pin connections. Make sure all hardware is tight
and that worn or damaged hardware is replaced
with properly rated hardware. Refer to the “Torque
Values Chart” for torque values.
Make sure all safety labels are in their proper
location and in good readable condition.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is
in good working condition.
Tractor
Manual
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten seat
belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
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Make sure hydraulic hoses are properly routed so that they
will not become pinched or kinked while operating
equipment. A pinched or kinked hose can burst and leak
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin
and/or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than
hands when searching for leaks. A doctor familiar with this
type of injury must treat the injury within a few hours or
gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
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Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before allowing anyone
including the operator to hook-up and unhook implement.
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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When using the park stand, make sure it is fully down with
wire retaining pin fully inserted and wire retainer over end
of pin. If not, the implement could fall.
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Never fully extend or retract hydraulic cylinder(s) without
first checking to make sure the implement does not make
contact with tractor tires. Extending implement into the
tractor tires can result in loss of control and damage to the
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Always dress to stay warm in cold weather. Never allow
body or extremities to become too cold. Use a cab to provide
protection against the cold. Go inside a heated area to
warm-up when getting too cold.
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